A violent brawl involving Korean male tourists erupted at 3:30 AM on July 11, 2025, at a popular hotpot restaurant in Pattaya, Thailand. The fight went viral after a detailed video surfaced online, showing the group throwing punches and causing chaos while other diners screamed.
Local authorities quickly responded. Pattaya City Police detained four Korean men for questioning. The restaurant owner, who stayed anonymous, also went to the station to testify. The venue suffered about 100,000 baht ($3,090 USD) in damages. The men have reportedly agreed to cover the full cost.
The cause of the fight remains unknown.
The incident sparked outrage online, with South Korean netizens heavily roasting the group, often referred to as “hannams,” for embarrassing the country abroad.
Korean tattooed macho pigs got into a group fight in Pattaya, Thailand, and it was broadcast live by the local media… Damn it, is there seriously not a single day when these men don’t embarrass the entire country?
— @HeungrokCho/X
Comments from netizens included calls to block the men from returning to Korea and harsh criticisms about their behavior and appearance.
“So unbelievably shameful. I hope they rot in that prison forever. Damn.”
— theqoo commenters
Watch the full video with caution, as it contains graphic content.
Source: The Pattaya News and theqoo
